2025 PA SHRM State Conference Agenda

Unleashing Potential, Transforming Tomorrow

Thursday Agenda
TIMESESSION TITLEPRESENTERCOMPETENCYLOCATION
8:00-8:45RegistrationRegistration Desk
Buffet BreakfastPresident's Hall
Exhibit HallMain Hallway
8:45-8:50Welcome/Opening RemarksNancy FosterPresident's Hall
8:50-9:00Chapter of the Year Award PresentationVicki Krotzer
OPENING KEYNOTE
9:00-10:00Clear, Concise and Confident Communication
Emmy-nominated TV reporter shares insights on enhancing your credibility
Christina ButlerInterpersonalPresident's Hall
10:00-10:30Break & RefreshmentsPresident's Hall
Visit the ExhibitorsMain Hallway
10:00-2:00Professional HeadshotsCourtyard Lounge
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
10:45-11:45Thriving Teams: Workplace Well-being Beyond the EAP
Holistic approach to fostering connection and resilience
Mario BordognaBusinessTBD
Clear, Concise and Confident Communication
Expanding on Christina's keynote session, this will be an interactive session using breakout groups to gather peer feedback on speaking frameworks.
Christina ButlerInterpersonalTBD
Multiplier Capabilities: The Future of Leadership
Leadership to create value, deliver solutions and generate results
Joe UrbanskiLeadershipTBD
Skills-1st Recruiting: Accessing, Recognizing and Hiring Talent
Using skills to expand your talent pool and foster a diverse workforce
Krystina DanielsTechnicalTBD
401(k) Performance Indicators: Turning Data Into Action
Make strategic decisions, identify performance issues and minimize liabilities
Alex LanganTechnicalTBD
11:45-12:45LunchPresident's Hall
Visit the ExhibitorsMain Hallway
Get Your Professional Headshot (ends at 2:00)Courtyard Lounge
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
12:45-2:005 Essential Techniques to Develop Business Acumen
Practical strategies to help leaders think like business owners and executives
Janell SnipesBusinessTBD
Thriving with Neurodiversity: Strategies for Supporting ADHD
Strategies to support ADHD employees and build a culture where neurodiversity thrives
Vanessa ZamyInterpersonalTBD
Tame the Grizzly of Conflict! Positive Conflict Engagement
Learn skills for healthy conflict engagement
Greg Davidson LaszakovitzInterpersonalTBD
Smarter, Faster, Human: AI's Role in the Employee Experience
Leveraging AI to create a future-ready workplace
Harold FordTechnicalTBD
DEI: Why It Still Matters
Explore the current legal state and future of DEI initiatives
Attorney Renee MontgomeryTechnicalTBD
2:00-2:30BreakBreakout Areas
Visit the Exhibit HallMain Hallway
2:30-2:45Wellness BreakSamm SmeltzerPresident's Hall
2:45-4:00Workforce Development PresentationNiko Cook
4:00-5:00National SHRM PresentationTBD
5:00Networking Event Exhibitor Hall
Dinner and Evening on your own -- Enjoy all that State College has to offer!  
 
Friday Agenda
TIMESESSION TITLEPRESENTERCOMPETENCYLOCATION
7:00-8:15EARLY BIRD SESSION:
Ethics Topic TBD

(this presentation meets HRCI's Ethics requirement)
McNees WallaceLeadershipPresident's Hall
8:00-8:50Buffet BreakfastPresident's Hall
Visit the Exhibit HallMain Hallway
8:50-9:00Welcome and Opening RemarksConference ChairsPresident's Hall
MORNING KEYNOTE
9:00-10:00AI Strategies to Revolutionize HR Productivity
How to implement and utilize AI in HR
Dr. Jeffrey BullockTechnicalPresident's Hall
10:00-10:20Break & Last Call for ExhibitorsPresident's Hall
10:20-10:30Exhibitor Drawing Winners AnnouncedMain Hallway
10:30-10:45SHRM Foundation Raffle WinnersCheryl BaumPresident's Hall
Exhibitor Drawing Winners AnnouncedJustin Leader
CLOSING KEYNOTE
10:45-11:45The Leader's 7
The 7 Professional Languages of Leadership
Andre YoungLeadershipPresident's Hall
11:45-11:50Closing RemarksDina PerreaultPresident's Hall
11:50-12:00SHRM Foundation Raffle WinnersOn Screen
Conference Closed
Safe Travels, and we look forward to seeing you next year!